Joseph Gerda - College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA

Professor: Joseph Gerda

Department: Mathematics

College: College of the Canyons, Valencia, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

this was literally the best class ive ever taken and gerda is the best professor ive had. he genuinely cares about you and wants you to pass. the material is kinda difficult but you really do depend on your classmates to help you and to pass the class. i dont hate math anymore because of gerda. i wish all my classes were like his, im gonna miss it

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I LOVE GERDA SO MUCH. I WAS HESITANT ABOUT PAL BECAUSE I HATE MATH, However he really changed my whole percpective on math. Also, be prepared for group work very heavy in his class you will depend on your classmates to pass the class trust. But at the end it feels like a big family. I was so sad to leave this class. you wont regret taking gerda.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gerda is an awesome math profressor. He makes sure he goes above and beyond to make sure his students are successful. Plus hes funny to it makes class that much better. I'm horrible at math so it was an honor to take this class and feel like I accomplished something huge.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hands down, this is the best Professor I have ever taken. He really cares about his students and want the best for them. I HIGHLY recommend him for PAL 75/140. Math is not my favorite subject but he made it very interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prob one of the best professors I've taken at CoC, He's super chill in class. Everyday he moves you around to be with a different group so by the end of the semester you'll make a couple friends! I love his final.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best teacher ever! Take his PAL class (75/140). I hated math, but Gerda found a way to make it interesting. I got an A both times. You get close to your classmates, the last day of class was hard because it was like saying goodbye to your family. I highly recommend Professor Gerda. Best teacher at COC.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If math isn't your strongest subject, Gerda is the best to take. He takes time out of his day to make sure his students are comfortable in his class environment. He cares more about each student than just cramming material into the semester. All you really have to do in this class is try and he'll pass you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took Gerda a couple of years ago. I did very well in his class along with every other student. No one received lower than a B. Not bc hes easy but because in a PAL class you become close to others & they won't let you fail. It was a truly inspirational class and at the head of it was Gerda. Thank you Professor for all that you gave to us!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PAL75140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Professor Gerda and the entire PAL program. The quality of education I recieved, and the incredible learning environment was like no other. Gerda is an intelligent, respectful, patient, and excellent educator. Folks, not let PAL discourage you, in fact do it. Your percentage of passing is infinitely greater!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He really cares for his students so he tries to make the classes passable by any means. I really appreciate the fact that he knows he's teaching hard material and doesn't expect the students to get it in one day. Definitely take him if you are uncertain about passing the class and want an entertaining/caring professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great class. If you're not sure about statistics, Pal with Gerda is the way to go. He's strict on phone use during class so don't use your phone. Do the required homework on time and be a team player in groups and you will pass. Overall, really fun class. You make a lot of friends who will help you pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing instructor. He knows his material well. WANTS you to pass. He is hilarious and caring. Favorite teacher . Effort is all that really matters.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gerda is a great professor. He cares about his students and is very encouraging. The whole class loved him. He is big on group work and group projects. He knows his subject and is very good at teaching it. Take him while you can.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He teaches because he loves/cares about people. Gerda WANTS you to pass, & CARES about you as a person. You're basically graded on EFFORT ... if he knows you're trying, caring, and progressing, he WILL pass you. Also, Gerda is hilarious, which makes for a light-hearted & fun class. Best teacher I've ever had. Joechella '16!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is such a great teacher. I love the way that he chooses to teach because it keeps the students interacted and learn more. There isn't much tests but understanding the material is crucial. Totally would take again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I hated this class when I first took this class because it seemed a little childish. But it ended up being the best class possible. There is a lot of team work on projects and tests which makes this class easy. Take it for PAL.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PAL75140
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Gerda is the best math teacher I have ever had. His Pal class was amazing, everyone became so close and his teaching methods are so different than those typical boring math teacher. Pal is the way to go if you want to enjoy a math class and pass. No textbook, little homework, and even if you do horrible on tests, you will pass the class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He made the subject understandable. He applied it to everyday life and making it applicable ,made me remember it. At the end of clad, He gave you a chance to start that nights homework and was there to help you when you got stick. Would definitely take him again

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The BEST professor I have taken at my 2+ years at COC, no instructor compares to him. And I hate math! TAKE THIS CLASS. He teaches you a lot more than just math/statistics and he truly cares for each student. The class is not difficult, just show up and do the work. Expect to work with your classmates A LOT. I'm truly sad the class is over.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH75140PAL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gerda is one of the best professors a student could ask for. He taught everyone so much more than just statistics and we all left better people because of his class. If you have the chance to take the PAL program with him DO IT. You become close with everyone in the class and actually become sad when the class endds. FIGHT ON Gerda! ;)